General Manager - Security Strategy, Architecture & Delivery
Transformative Leadership: Direct the CISO "Enablement Layer," pivoting the cyber function from a reactive stage-gate enforcer into a proactive "Secure by Design" partner.
Executive Impact: Lead strategy, architecture, portfolio delivery, and multi-million dollar investments reporting directly to the CISO, with a clear career pathway toward the CISO role.
Cutting-Edge Focus: Drive the integration of agentic AI and modern automation across enterprise architectures to scale security across Woolworths Group.
We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
About the Role
We are transforming our CISO organisation into a business-aligned, "Secure by Design" partner. As General Manager - Security Strategy, Architecture & Delivery, you will lead the "Enablement Layer" of our cyber operating model. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer, you will translate strategic cyber vision into executable global standards, business-aligned roadmaps, and scalable programs across Woolworths Group Technology.
What You'll Do
Security Architecture: Direct Enterprise Security Architects in designing strategic blueprints and patterns. Chair the Architecture Chapter Forum to review and approve enterprise architectural artifacts.
Portfolio & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end cyber project execution, portfolio governance, and cross-layer capacity planning as the primary strategic escalation point.
Strategy & Investment: Drive strategic prioritisation, secure project funding allocations, and manage financial and commercial governance across multi-million dollar vendor portfolios.
AI & Automation Integration: Leverage agentic AI workflows to scale cyber delivery, automate triage, and streamline business case generation.
Leadership & Influence: Lead a high-performing leadership team (including Heads of Security Architecture, Delivery, and Cyber AI & Automation) across internal, contract, and hybrid/outsourced talent.
What You'll Bring
Experience: 15+ years in technology with 8+ years in IT leadership and 5+ years specialising in enterprise Cyber Security.
Executive Leadership: Proven track record of managing large, geographically dispersed teams and shifting cyber functions from siloed units into embedded business partners.
Strategic Influence: Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills, capable of translating complex cyber risks into clear business outcomes without relying on stage-gate friction.
Domain Expertise: Deep technical grounding in enterprise security architecture, demand management, modern delivery frameworks, and commercial sourcing strategies.
What you’ll Experience
Team Discounts - Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers. Woolworths Group will also continue to pay superannuation for up to 12 months (subject to relevant caps) while the Team Member is on parental leave (paid or unpaid).
4 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers
Wellness - Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
Agency Notice
Please note that Woolworths Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or speculative profiles from recruitment agencies. Any candidates submitted without a signed agreement and a formal engagement request from the Woolworths Talent Acquisition team will be considered the property of Woolworths Group, and no placement fees will be paid.
